fashion
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July outfits
These are my July looks that I documented. Several of the items are new purchases this month too. JCrew skirt I have eyed this striped JCrew skirt for a while and did not purchase it last time it was on sale so when Audrey from Putting me Together posted it was on sale again I jumped on it. It looks like it is now only available in red stripe in size XS and S. I wear it in size S. I have also worn it with a white Tee and may do a remix post with it at some point. I think it would be cute with a graphic tee…
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June #thriftedchicstylechallenge outfits
Since returning from our early summer trip to Europe, I have bought several items of clothing and dropped another load of clothes at Goodwill. With school starting in a few weeks, money is being spent on school supplies and new shoes. As I start thinking about new vacation destinations and an empty vacation account, I need to turn my efforts to saving! In that spirit , I am sharing my June thriftedchicstyle challenge outfits. All of these items were thrifted a while back but I haven’t worn them much at all or have always worn them in the same manner. One way to keep from spending money on new clothes…
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Black jumpsuit 4 ways
So after seeing bloggers sporting cute jumpsuits for a few months and trying a couple on some of my outings, I took the plunge and ordered a simple black jumpsuit on Amazon. I ordered it in medium and that was the perfect size. The jumpsuit is made of a thick tshirt like material and feels like pajamas with an elactic waist and a tie at the waist. I always love posts that show you how to wear an item several ways so here are 4 ways to wear a simple black jumpsuit in the summer. Because it is hot here in Georgia in the summer none of the looks involve…
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One skirt, 5 ways
Since returning from our trip to Europe, I have been focusing on budgeting and saving! We enjoyed our trip so much that I want to continue to focus on family vacations. Since we live on one income, one of the ways that I can make that happen is by being careful where I spend my money. That is why most fashion related post I write might focus on one purchase worn many different ways or sharing ways to remix what you have in your closet as well as outfits inspired by other bloggers that I can recreate from items in my closet. Of course, I still will continue to buy…
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My Jambu shoes experience
This post is not a sponsored post and all the opinions are mine. Why Jambu shoes? Every time that we plan a trip abroad, my first concern is what shoes will I bring on the trip? Typically a trip abroad equals lots of walking for our family. That walking might be walking through cobbled streets, hiking up a mountain or dipping our toes in a lake, river or ocean. I always make a point to read fellow bloggers’ posts about comfortable shoes. Both Jodie from Jtouchofstyle and Jess from Elegantlydressedandstyish posted about Jambu shoes within a month of each other. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a pair of…
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Cardigan wrap, 4 ways
Today I am sharing a cardigan wrap my best friend Veronique from Jolikrea made me as an early birthday gift while I visited her in France. I am always amazed and impressed with how talented she and other seamstresses are! I can barely sew a button! Here she is at work, sewing the hem. She chose this cool light fabric knowing that we live in the south so I could have more use of the cardigan. It was fascinating to see how fast she was able to sew this. She cut the fabric the previous day and I sat while she sewed the hem and sleeves. The cardigan can be…
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What I wore in Spain and France
Since I have started writing this blog, I have been paying more attention to what people wear. I was somewhat surprised to find that in my opinion people were more fashionable in Spain than in France. That might be because of where in Spain and France we were. We were in a nice hotel in Spain and visited pretty coastal towns where there were tourists from France and different part of Spain. In France we were in smaller towns/villages and I did notice more stylish clothes in Paris. I only saw white pants in touristy places a handful of time and never wore the pair I brought. Everything else I…
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Part 1
A few weeks ago, the boys and I went to Birmingham for my Goddaughter’s high school graduation party. We had a couple hours of free time between church and the party and I remembered that the Birmingham Botanical Gardens were free. It had been a few years since my last visit and I figured that it being spring would be a great time for a visit. I lived in Birmimgham for 6 years prior to getting married and used to visit occasionnally. My outfit Hat: Lanzom wide brim straw Panama hat (Amazon) Tee: Amazon essentials (Amazon) Skirt : Goodwill thrifted Wedge sandals (old, Payless) Purse: Handmade Round Ata Rattan Bag…
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Wearing shorts after 40
This is a subject that many fashion bloggers discuss and every one is going to have an opinion. Like many I think the issue of wearing shorts as one gets older has to do with fit first and foremost, then comfort and modesty. I wear shorts most days of the week during the summer as our activities include outdoor outings (and it gets hot and humid here in the South), the pool and hanging out with the kids. Most of my shorts are either 4 or 5 inches long with a pair of burmuda shorts thrown in there. I think that shorts can look classy and appropriate as long as…
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My Nickel and Suede Wishlist
This summer I am hoping to make a stop at the Nickel and Suede store front In Liberty, Missouri. I stopped by last year when I visited two friends who live in towns nearby. It was only a 15 minutes drive from one friend so I knew I had to go shop even though I can shop anytime online. The store is very lovely, off the square and it just is nice to have the experience of shopping in person, comparing earrings on my ears. These are the 3 pairs of earrings I would like to purchase on this trip: I may change my mind once I get there and…